During the tour of Macao, Li also plans to attend the opening of the fifth Ministerial Conference of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries. On Monday, Li Keqiang met with the leaders of several African countries who will attend the event.

During his talks with the prime minister of Cape Verde, Ulisses Correia e Silva, Li said both sides have made substantial progress in their relations, and that China is willing to deepen their political trust, and facilitate cooperation in various fields.

Li also met the Prime Minister of Guinea Bissau, Baciro Djá, and said China respects the country's development path. He added that he hopes to maintain high-level exchanges, strengthen political trust, and increase cooperation.

And when meeting with the Prime Minister of Mozambique, Carlos Agostinho do Rosário, Li said both sides should take advantage of their strong political and economic ties, and cooperate in investment and infrastructure construction under the "Belt and Road" initiative.

Premier Li Keqiang met with Mozambican Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho do Rosario in Macao on Oct 10, before the fifth Ministerial Conference of the Forum for Economic and Trade Cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.